Influence of Cytochrome CYP3A4-induction by St. John's Wort on the Steady State Pharmacokinetics of Ambrisentan

May 3, 2017 updated by: Gerd Mikus

Influence of CYP3A4-induction by St. John's Wort (SJW) on the Steady State Pharmacokinetics of Ambrisentan

The aim of the present study is to assess the impact of CYP3A4-induction by SJW on steady state ambrisentan and the impact of the cytochrome P450 2C19 (CYP2C19) genotype (*2 and *3 allele vs. wild type; ~2-5% poor metabolisers in Caucasian population) on the pharmacokinetics of ambrisentan in healthy volunteers.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

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20

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Germany
      • Heidelberg, Germany, 69120
        • University Hospital Heidelberg

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 60 years (ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

healthy subjects

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Good state of health (physically and mentally)
  • Able to communicate well with the investigator, to understand and comply with the requirements of the study
  • Voluntarily signed informed consent after full explanation of the study to the participant.
  • No clinically relevant findings in any of the investigations of the pre-study examination, especially aminotransferase elevations ≥ 3 × upper limit of normal (ULN). Minor deviations of other laboratory values from normal range may be acceptable, if judged by the investigator to be of no clinical relevance.
  • Known genotype for CYP2C19 polymorphism.
  • Agreement to abstain from alcoholic beverages during the time of the study.
  • Females must agree to use a reliable contraception (Pearl Index <1%), e.g. double barrier method.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any regular drug treatment within the last two months, except for oral contraceptives in female volunteers and L-thyroxine.
  • Any intake of a substance known to induce or inhibit drug metabolising enzymes or drug transporters within a period of less than 10 times the respective elimination half-life or 2 weeks, whatever is longer
  • Any participation in a clinical trial within the last month before inclusion
  • Any physical disorder which could interfere with the participant's safety during the clinical trial or with the study objectives
  • Any acute or chronic illness, or clinically relevant findings in the pre-study examination, especially: a) any condition, which could modify absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion of the drug regimen under investigation b) Allergies (except for mild forms of hay fever) or history of hypersensitivity reactions
  • Regular smoking
  • Blood donation within 6 weeks before first study day
  • Excessive alcohol drinking (more than approximately 20 g alcohol per day)
  • Inability to communicate well with the investigator due to language problems or poor mental development
  • Inability or unwillingness to give written informed consent
  • Known or planned pregnancy or breast feeding
  • Pre-existing moderate or severe liver impairment
  • Contraindication against midazolam, ambrisentan, or SJW or any known intolerance to any of these substances or their additives

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

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Intervention / Treatment

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CYP2C19 wild type

CYP2C19 wild type ="extensive metaboliser"

  • Administration of ambrisentan: 5 mg p.o. q.d. on day 1 and days 3-20
  • Administration of St. Johns wort: 300 mg p.o. three times a day (t.i.d.) on days 11-20
Drug: St. Johns wort
  • Administration of ambrisentan: 5 mg p.o. q.d. on day 1 and days 3-20
  • Administration of SJW: 300 mg p.o. three times a day (t.i.d.) on days 11-20
Other Names:
  • Jarsin
CYP2C19 mutant

CYP2C19 *2/*2 or *2/*3 or *3/*3 = "poor metaboliser"

  • Administration of ambrisentan: 5 mg p.o. q.d. on day 1 and days 3-20
  • Administration of St. Johns wort: 300 mg p.o. three times a day (t.i.d.) on days 11-20
Drug: St. Johns wort
  • Administration of ambrisentan: 5 mg p.o. q.d. on day 1 and days 3-20
  • Administration of SJW: 300 mg p.o. three times a day (t.i.d.) on days 11-20
Other Names:
  • Jarsin

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Time Frame
AUC of Ambrisentan
Time Frame: after first dose, at steady-state, during St John's wort
after first dose, at steady-state, during St John's wort
Cmax of Ambrisentan
Time Frame: after first dose, at steady-state and during St John's wort
after first dose, at steady-state and during St John's wort

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Gerd Mikus

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General Publications

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Study Start

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March 1, 2011

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

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April 1, 2012

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December 1, 2012

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March 8, 2011

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March 8, 2011

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March 9, 2011

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May 31, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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May 3, 2017

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May 1, 2017

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  • K331
  • 2010-022868-13 (EUDRACT_NUMBER)

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